HOLA FAMILIA Y AMIGOS!
First
of all I want to apologize for not writing a group email last week. I
only have an hour and a half every week to write and I am still trying
to figure out how best to use my time...and honestly I don´t know that I
will ever fully figure it out....anyway bear with me.
Enero 5, 2016
Today we worked super hard and had a schedule full of appointments.
In one instance we were contacting a woman named Gloria inbetween
appointments. Suddenly I realized that I hadn´t been paying attention
and had no idea what had been said between her and my companion for that
last few minutes. Naturally it was in this moment that my companion
turned to me and signaled for me too talk. I laughed and muttered an
apology in advance under my breath. And then I began to talk. And even
now I don´t know what I said. But after I spoke she began to cry. The
gift of tongues is real. And I am ever grateful that despite my
shortcomings the Lord genuinly wants to help these people.
Enero 6, 2016
Today can only be described by what I ate....
Ceviche de Pota. Yes that is ceviche de octopus...and its actually
pretty good. And with that...sweaty fish. Which is interesting. The
flavor is actually really good....the texture is that of your skin after
a hard days workout....so thats fun in a different kind of way. But mom
I´ll have you know I finished every single bit.
And later thanks to the bishop I had pizza hut and chocolate cake so it all worked out.
Enero 9, 2016
Today was the first day I cried this transfer. It was only a few tears
but still. It was because a part of me came out on my mission thinking
that I could somehow give Heavenly Father this time. That I could
somehow pay part of my debt with this. But I realized that there is
absolutely no way I could ever account for all the blessings he has
given me even more so now that I am on my mission. But I don´t have to.
The Atonement and His Mercy are infinite. I need only to my best. Which
will never be enough. But his mercy and love are enough. And I am ever
so grateful for it.
It was definitely a rough day but it
ended with a visit to a family in the ward that reminded me a lot of
mine. There was the boy playing minecraft. The funny dad. And the
absolutely wonderful mom. It reminded me that I have people waiting back
home to hear about how hard I worked. And it gave me strength to keep
giving my all even though I can´t ever repay the debt. Because it has
already been paid.
Enero 10, 2016
So everyone in the ward calls us either Hermanitas or Angeles. It is really sweet!
Today we had 8 investigators come to church!!! It was amazing!!!
Afterwards all of our appointments were canceled because of a surprize
meeting for the stake. I couldn´t focus because the sound of the mic
made the spanish harder to understand so forgive me but, me and my
companion planned our weddings since we didn´t have an any major part in
the meeting. Forgive me but sometimes the brain needs to take a break.
After that we made pancakes....they were pretty good but more like crepes.
All
in all don´t ignore the miracles in your life everyday. Be grateful for
all you have. For all you have to do and for all you can´t possible do
without the help of the Lord.
Wow - that was so interesting to read!! I cannot imagine how you must miss her. XO!
ReplyDeleteSOooooo much! :)
DeleteI've been anxiously waiting to hear how your daughter is doing. Great update. You have got to be very proud, you absolutely wonderful Mom! Praying for her.
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